Mercer County Schools

Regional Science Fair Rescheduled! The Regional Science Fair has been rescheduled for Friday, February 6, 2026 at the Chuck Mathena Center. Set up will begin at 9:00 AM. Judging begins at 10:00 AM.

CANCELATION NOTICE: Due to Friday’s school closure, the County Title I Family Advisory Council Meeting scheduled for tomorrow, Friday, January 30, from 9:00–12:00 at MCTEC has been cancelled. The meeting will be rescheduled at a later date, and updated information will be shared as soon as it is available. Thank you for your understanding and for your continued support of Title I programs in Mercer County Schools.

All Mercer County Public Schools will be closed tomorrow, Friday, January 30, 2026.

A quick note from the Child Nutrition Department regarding menus.

All schools in Mercer County will be CLOSED as a Non Traditional “Re Imagined” Day (Students will learn remotely from home) Thursday, January 29, 2026. Staff report on a 2 hour delay and all 261 staff report at their regular scheduled time.

All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED, Wednesday, January 28, 2026.

🚨 Extra Mile Food Distribution Update 🚨 Due to current weather and road conditions, the Extra Mile program’s food distribution day has been rescheduled to ensure safe delivery for our students and families. 📅 New Distribution Date: Wednesday, February 4th (Originally planned for Wednesday, January 28th) Thank you for your understanding as we take precautions to keep everyone safe. #ExtraMileProgram #MercerCountyPublicSchools #MountaineerFoodBank #ServingOurStudents #WeatherUpdate

All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED, Tuesday, January 27, 2026.

Due to the continued weather conditions, we are POSTPONING our robotics league events. Division 1 will now compete on Wednesday, January 28th, and Division 2 will compete on Thursday, January 29th.

❄️Due to inclement weather, the Regional Science Fair originally scheduled for Wednesday, January 28th at the Chuck Mathena Center has been postponed to a later date. Participants will be notified when new date has been set.. ❄️

This evening, local first responders responded to an electrical fire in a classroom at PikeView High School. The fire was quickly contained to that single classroom, and no students or staff were present at the time. We appreciate the quick response from first responders.

All Mercer County Schools are CLOSED, Monday, January 26, 2026.

Judge Adam Wolfe stopped by today on behalf of the Princeton Rotary Club with a generous donation in support of our employee recognition banquets. Mercer County Schools is grateful for the continued support of local businesses and organizations that help us honor our Service Person of the Year, Teacher of the Year, and retirees who have dedicated so much to our students and community.

Bus 624 (formerly 689) is running one hour behind this morning, Friday, January 23rd. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.

U.S. Senator Jim Justice and everyone’s favorite sidekick, Babydog, stopped by Bluefield High School while he was home from Washington, D.C. 🐾 Senator Justice shared words of encouragement with students, reminding them to always do their best and reassuring them that hard work will take them far in life. He also wished students the very best as they head into exams. A fun and memorable visit for our BHS students and staff! 💙💛

❄️ Winter Weather Reminder for Our Families ❄️
With snow in the forecast this weekend, we want to remind families that support may be available and to reach out if you’re facing challenges.
📌 How it works:
ICARE referrals are confidential and are routed directly to the student support staff at your child’s school, allowing us to respond quickly and connect families with the right resources. We work with outside agencies to support families during challenging times.
If your family needs support or you know a family who might, please don’t hesitate to submit a referral. We're here to help.
#ICARE #MercerCountyPublicSchools #HereToHelp #CommunitySupport #WinterWeather

🧠✨ Growing Together as Leaders ✨🧠 Dr. Ernie Adkins, Assistant Superintendent, led administrators in an engaging and thought-provoking session on Growth Mindset vs. Fixed Mindset 🌱🧩. Through reflection and discussion, the group explored the Power of YET 💡—reminding us that learning, growth, and success are always possible with perseverance, effort, and belief 📈🙌. Thank you, Dr. Adkins, for inspiring leadership growth and continuous improvement across our district! 🚀📚

📊 A Productive Morning of Learning & Collaboration This morning, Treasurer Leslie Wellman shared important financial information with administrators, providing valuable insights to support effective planning and fiscal responsibility. In addition, Ms. Aliff led a helpful Title III refresher, ensuring administrators remain informed and aligned with current requirements and best practices. Thank you to both presenters for supporting our administrators and strengthening our work across the district!

Bus 650 is running 15 minutes late this morning, Wednesday, January 21st. This affects Montcalm Elementary and Montcalm High.

Every student’s path is unique—and every path matters.
Mercer County Public Schools seniors have already been accepted into colleges, universities, technical and career schools, and military service, proving they are ready to accomplish great things. #LoveMyWVSchool #PublicEdProud